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Bert Burris Obituary


BERT D. BURRIS
September 11, 1968 ˜ January 10, 2021

Bert D. Burris passed away Jan. 10, 2021, in Vancouver, WA. Bert was born Sept. 11, 1968, in Levittown, PA, to Charles Burris and Stacy Behfar.
He enjoyed spending time outdoors, target shooting, camping, skydiving, bridge jumping and jet skiing. He also loved concerts. Bert was an officer on board container ships and worked as a sailor for most of his life, traveling all over the world. Bert was smart, thoughtful, kind and had the best sense of humor.
Bert is survived by his wife, LeaAnne Gardner Burris; son, Brandon D. Burris; brothers, Jason Baldwin and Charlie Burris; grandchildren, Sara and Blaeden Burris; and stepfather, Kaveh Behfar.
He was predeceased by his father, Charles Burris, and mother, Stacy Behfar.
A memorial service was held Jan. 18, 2021, at Evergreen Memorial Gardens. A special thank you to Jodie Behfar, Dani Hornaday and Larry Ewing.
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Published by The Columbian on Jan. 26, 2021.
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I posted this Message on my Facebook page here in Mesa, AZ 85206: Bert Burris of Vancouver, WA only 53 years young passed away 01-10-2021, which was a Very good friend of my friend Larry Ewing also of Vancouver, WA my Condolences go out to his wife Leanne & family.

Bob Sandel

February 3, 2021

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